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WWII shells surface in wildfire-ravaged French village

LE PORGE (FRANCE) - A huge forest fire near Bordeaux in southwestern France has revealed World War II shells in the village of Le Porge, where all residents returned to their homes on Monday after days of demining operations.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Talks seek to upgrade Asean-China agreement

Asean and China aim to conclude negotiations on upgrading the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA), with the goal of enacting it by the end of this year, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Commission to review competition guidelines

The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) is reviewing its competition guidelines covering three key sectors -- digital platforms, modern trade, and on-demand delivery services -- to ensure they remain relevant to rapidly evolving business models.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Dig uncovers lost wall section

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Archaeologists have uncovered a long-lost eastern section of the Korat city wall, a major discovery not seen in more than two decades.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Bangkok launches quantum tech hub

Thailand has taken a significant step towards the quantum technology era with the launch of Quantum Club Thailand, a national collaboration platform designed to position the country as a contributor to the global quantum technology landscape.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Health ministry steps up weed enforcement rules

The Ministry of Public Health has stepped up enforcement of cannabis rules, revealing the results of operations conducted since October.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

PP accused of proxy voting

The Democrat Party on Monday called for an investigation into alleged proxy voting by People's Party councillors during a recent Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) meeting, saying it would file a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

People's Party MP, actor, answer DSI summons in forex case

People's Party (PP) list-MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu and actor Rattapoom "Film" Tokongsup separately reported to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Monday to acknowledge charges in connection with an alleged illegal foreign exchange (forex) trading scheme.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Korrawee to sue iLaw director

Bhumjaithai MP for Ang Thong Korrawee Prisananantakul on Monday authorised his lawyer to file a defamation complaint against iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont over allegations linking him to the alleged Senate election collusion case.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

People's Party rules out future cooperation with Bhumjaithai

The People's Party (PP) has learned its lesson from supporting Anutin Charnvirakul's bid for the premiership, deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun said on Monday, apologising to the public and ruling out future cooperation with the ruling Bhumjaithai Party (BJT).

Bangkok Post · Aug 3